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Alfama and Mouraria Free Tour - Discover the oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon and the origins of this wonderful city

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on March 03, 2018

Hi Lisbon Walking Tours is a local company founded to provide tours with small groups for a better experience of the city and take you out of the beaten track to show the authentic Lisbon. Our team of local guides, are very knowledgeable, well informed, entertaining and free to give their touch according to the expectation of each group. We are passionate about Lisbon and would like to share this love with you providing the best walking tours around the city and showing why Lisbon has become such a popular destination recently, with its charming streets, lovely architecture, colorful houses and fantastic weather.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join us on a fantastic tour around Alfama and Mouraria, the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon and discover the origins of this incredible city, which is one of the oldest ones in Europe.

For over 3000 years, different civilizations left their mark in Lisbon. The Phoenicians, the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moors and finally the Christians, led by the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques.

From the shores of the Tagus river up to São Jorge Castle, you will be able to feel the mix of cultures so unique to Lisbon and learn a bit more about its history, culture and curiosities. The charming narrow streets, the famous “azulejos” on the walls, the clothes on the balconies, the iconic trams, the many steps up and down, the delicious local food, the friendly locals and the soul of the Portuguese culture, Fado.

Our team of local guides, are very knowledgeable, well informed, entertaining and free to give their touch to guarantee the best tour!

Some places we'll see on this tour: 

  • Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square)
  • Augusta Street Arch
  • Sé Cathedral
  • Casa dos Bicos
  • The streets of Alfama
  • St. Antony's Church
  • Portas do Sol viewpoint
  • The National Pantheon
  • St. Vincent's Church
  • Santa Luzia viewpoint
  • St. George Castle
  • The old wall of Lisbon
  • The streets of Mouraria
  • The oldest house in Lisbon
  • The incredible street art of Lisbon
  • 25th of April Bridge
  • Christ the King
  • Vasco da gama Bridge 
  • and many more.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Praça do Comércio MB, 1100-083 Lisboa...
    Praça do Comércio MB, 1100-083 Lisboa, Portugal
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    Look out for the orange umbrella at Praça do Comércio (the Commerce Square), next to the statue in the middle

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Sé Catedral de Lisboa
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Casa dos Bicos
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Miradouro das Portas do Sol
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Largo de São Miguel
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Panteão Nacional
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Igreja de São Vicente de Fora
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Ponte Vasco da Gama
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Castelo de S. Jorge
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Miradouro do Chão do Loureiro
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Ponte 25 de Abril
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Cristo Rei

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.77
Fun
4.64
Expression
4.71
Quality
4.69
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Julie 02 Jun 2024
Montreal

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Really nice!
deniz 31 May 2024
San Anselmo

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Very helpful and fun tour. Highly recommended.
Alison 31 May 2024

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Travelled alone - May 2024
This tour was great! The guide walked us through all of the must see places, keeping a great pace which didn’t make any of us too tired and stopping to explain the interesting history and giving us a chance to take photos at viewpoints, buy pastes de Belém and drink ginja at the best spots. I would recommend this tour to anyone who’s in Lisbon for the first time!
Christine 29 May 2024

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Our tour guide Sara was dynamic and energetic. Through her expressive nature we felt like she was able to convey the pride that locals feel about their community. We really enjoyed the tour - hills, stairs, and all :)
Afiq 29 May 2024
Kuala Lumpur

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
We had an amazing time with Sara as our tour guide around Alfama and Mouraria. She was very energetic and knowledgable about the history of the two districts that best represents the essence of Lisbon! And we would definitely get lost if we ever tried to DIY the tour ourselves, especially with all the hilly and narrow streets. Highly recommended to everyone who is in town and want a great tour of the area. :)
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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